A Second Chance

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Following her loss to Harada Hana on the beach, Sumiko was somehow raring to meet the woman again in the gym. She had been the slight favorite to oust the beautiful toned redhead in their beach match. Sumiko was developing a reputation as a lightweight that was strong for her size. Having one a match prior to challenging Hana, many expected her to overpower the bodybuilding beauty to continue her small streak. But Hana proved to be resourceful enough and capable enough to surprise not only Sumiko, but herself as well, capturing the win in a sudden but convincing upset! Despite the outcome, Sumiko remained wholesome and determined, viewing Hana to be a capable wrestler in the making that was still learning to bring out her own full potential. To Dreamer, Harada was a goal. A middleweight that she wanted to catch up to. A fellow wrestler that she wanted to prove herself against. So much so that after losing to Hana, she requested the chance for a spar on the condition that she be given a rematch if she won. In the back of her mind, Sumiko hoped that the win Hana earned would propel her to new heights, bolstering her confidence so that she could perform even better against future opponents. So that she could come at Sumiko with even more physical assertion and dominance than last time. Facing opponents when they were at their best was something Sumiko lived and wrestled for!

In the confines of a LAW sanctioned gym, Sumiko waited patiently. She benched press with a 45 lbs plate on each end of the bar, going through small sets as she waited for Hana to arrive at their agreed-upon time. On this afternoon she'd try and prove herself. She'd try and earn the chance to take Hana on in the ring again! Despite using up some of her stamina prior to their previous bout whilst setting up the makeshift beach-ring, she repeated the same circumstance here by exercising just before the spar. Sumiko wanted to prove that she could win again under the same conditions. But if Hana really had improved or found her confidence since their previous encounter, that bold decision could quickly become a rash one!

Sumiko Dreamer

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Hana Harada took deep breaths as she readied herself to head into the gym. Many of Hana’s opponents, as much as she hated to admit it, were women that she would never want to see again. However, Sumiko was different. The young bodybuilder had challenged Hana in a beach match, and while the battle was certainly plentiful on eye candy, it had been as tightly contested a battle as any that Hana had been in. She’d experienced her first official LAW win there, as well, in front of many of her friends. This, despite nearly failing numerous times, nearly succumbing to Sumiko’s own power. Hana had gone home and cried in joy at having won that match, and spent the next day holed up in her apartment basking in the glory of victory. After a night like that, the redhead felt like the very least she owed to Sumiko was meeting her in the gym.

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Seeing her opponent again, however, reminded Hana of the other reason she wanted this. She looked Sumiko up and down, studying the muscular girl thoroughly. At least until she caught herself staring, then shook her head. Sumiko had been a match for her, despite being a weight class lower, technically. Had Hana’s victory been a fluke? If Sumiko won this spar, Hana would agree to a rematch. Hana had agreed to this, but she was conflicted. Part of her wanted to simply give Sumiko a rematch, even if the girl wanted to earn one first. Of course, if Hana did this, would the rematch go her way? Or would it prove that the redheaded bodybuilder had simply gotten by on good fortune, that day in the sun?

“Um, good to see you again, Sumiko!” Hana said, taking a bow. The bow was partly respectful, partly a matter of using her red hair to hide her blushing face. The gym was mostly abandoned, at least Hana hoped, but she couldn’t help feel self-conscious. “I am very much looking forward to facing you again! I hope this will be a good match!” Hana felt like she was being possibly too polite, here, too vulnerable. After she said the words, she stood stock straight, and looked Sumiko in the face. It seemed young Sumiko was coming out of a deep workout, leaving Hana feeling even more intimidated. She could see the pulsing muscles of the girl, her body ready. Hana tried to focus on Sumiko’s face, however, to read her mental state.

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The woman that emerged into Sumiko's vicinity exuded the same politeness and respect that Sumiko and LAW viewers everywhere had come to recognize from Hana. Harada was quick to slip into usual courtesies. But despite the gestures, Dreamer felt something different about Hana this day. Their first meeting before their first match came to mind. Sumiko couldn't put her finger on it back then but there was something about Hana that she had come to admire. Sumiko bore appreciation not just for Hana's impressive physique and curves, but also for the spark she sensed within the redhead during their last match. Sumiko wanted that. Or rather, she wanted to fight the full flame of Hana's fighting spirit one on one. And today, she planned to earn the opportunity to do that by proving herself. By proving that she could best Hana handily just as everyone had suspected she could in their prior encounter!

The brunette had let out a giggle in response to Hana's greeting. The polite bow was completely unexpected. But she saw it fit to bow back quickly in return. The subtle blush on Harada's face almost went unnoticed by the oblivious lightweight firecracker. But once she rose, she found her groove and got serious, prompting both Hana and herself to prepare.

"I'm so happy to see you, too! I'm so glad I got to become friends with such a strong opponent!"

"Oh it'll be a splendid contest!" Sumiko answered with an enthused smirk on her face. "I plan to earn my rematch with you, today, Hana! This time, I'm the one with something to prove!" Sumiko would assume a powerstance with her feet spread and her eyes wide. Upon being acknowledged, the brunette would step back toward her corner. There was hardly anyone in the gym. The lack of spectators would facilitate focus, especially for Hana. Sumiko wiped sweat from her brow as she used the ropes the stretch her arms and legs. In no time at all, she'd amble towards the middle of the ring, eyes locked on Harada and full of focus.

"Give me your best!" She's demand as she curled her fingers and gestured towards her sparring partner to come at her and make her work for an official rematch!

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Hana smiled, her greeting seeming to go over well with Sumiko. The bodybuilder might have gotten the best of Sumiko in their previous bout, but that hardly meant that Hana was going to try to bully her around, now. Sumiko had been such a spirited competitor, and such a generous opponent, that Hana wanted to leave no doubt as to the massive respect that she had for the young brunette. Besides all of that, Hana hadn’t exactly scored a dominant win over Sumiko that day. On another day, Hana might have been the one that had passed out in the sand, buried beneath warm, muscular flesh, in front of a cheering crowd of fans. Which was exactly what the two women were here to determine now, Hana mused. Hana took a deep breath through her nose, to settle her nerves. Even without spectators, this battle was going to have a great deal of personal pride on the line!

Hana took some deep breaths as Sumiko walked toward her, in the ring. Hana bounced on her heels, her barely contained curves bouncing in her tiny yellow bikini, her face watching her powerful body as she tried to ready herself for the coming contest. From the tone in Sumiko’s voice, she was ready for a fight, and Hana felt like the very least she owed the girl was the best fight she could give.

Hana nodded when Sumiko demanded her best and threw herself forward! Lunging in, Hana raised her hands to meet Sumiko’s, trying to lock her fingers with the other girl. As she’d been trained, Hana wanted to open this spar with a test of strength, her arms flexing as she pushed up against Sumiko. Hana’s shoulders quivered a moment, her shoulders flexing and swelling with the effort of locking up. Hana pressed forward into a lunge-step, flexing her legs and her toned glutes, shoving her muscular body up against Sumiko’s figure. Hana’s curvy body pressed into Sumiko, the redhead looking down and closing her eyes, only wanting to listen to her body as she pressed into Sumiko, wanting to test their muscular figures against one another! Hana pressed her hands forward, her biceps starting to bulge, throwing everything she had into starting off this contest of strength, knowing her opponent would demand nothing less!

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Both women were eager in their own way to test their mettle against one another. With wrestlers' pride on the line their unofficial bout commenced in dramatic fashion! Sumiko came forward, intertwining her fingers with Hana's own. This Test of Strength harkened back to their contest not long ago. At that time, Dreamer had put up a decent fight. Surely, Hana with a larger, more strength-trained body had an advantage. But given their previous encounter, Sumiko was positive that she could overpower Harada with sheer force if she put her mind to it! Her cheeks puffed up as her own toned frame stood its ground against the redhead's own. Her face reddened with effort. Her hands wobbled as she tried to match the strength of the bodacious bikini-clad bodybuilder before her! Without doing so consciously Sumiko took a step and then another! With all of her efforts concentrated on getting even with Hana, she'd now find herself at point-blank range! Her petite frame and toned curves melded into Hana's own! Sumiko began to let out to roar to try and give one last push toward establishing an early lead and establishing her own functional body strength as being superior to that her of sexy, new-found rivals!

"HRAAA-Oah!" Sumiko's eyes widened with a painful realization. Her mighty roar transitioned into a cross between a yelp and a whimper. She was practically thrown back by Hana! Dreamer's back met the very same corner that she had just emerged from! Hana had forced her back with ample authority! Sumiko had fallen to a kneeling position! Her forearms draped over the middle rope! They were only seconds into their spar, the spar Sumiko had asked for, and Sumiko was already down!

She looked up to see Hana's muscles bulging. Her biceps and quads glistened under the fluorescent gym lights! Hana looked like a genuine competitor! It was a marvel to Sumiko that this was the very same timid woman that had wrestled her on the beach just a couple days ago! It was in this very moment that the lightweight dynamo had processed it. Maybe it was the heat of the moment or maybe she was too tunnel-visioned on trying to outmatch Hana but it only just now occurred to Sumiko that she was never stepping forward! Hana had forced her to step backwards!

"You're....gonna...need more than that!" Sumiko snarled with conspicuous effort as she reached for the top rope to begin pulling herself up! Although she was still in shock and her recovery would leave a wide opening, Sumiko refused to quit. Rather than resign herself to her own self-doubt, she pressed on and took several seconds to fight her up to her feet. Had Hana not pressed her advantage, the lightweight brunette would seek to circle to the ring with her to bide time and find her groove again. But given Sumiko's current state, and the pride and worth at stake in their spar, she was hard-pressed to believe that her opponent would grant her that reprieve. This wasn't the same Hana as last time. And as disadvantageous as this start was, Sumiko was happy to be throwing down with such a foe!

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Hana leaned into the contest of strength, biting her lip as her fingers locked up with Sumiko’s. The two women had been here before, in the bright sun with a cheering crowd surrounding them. Hana couldn’t help but wonder how she would fare this time, now that the two women were testing their abilities alone. Bigger than the other girl, Hana thought she had an edge, but she wasn’t about to go in half-cocked. The bodybuilder’s muscles flexed, her body tensing and swelling a bit with the effort of going all in.

Hana pressed forward, her round ass tensing as she pushed up from her waist. Her curvy frame went forward, her abs tensed and flexed to show of her oiled definition as she shoved into Sumiko. Hana’s bust bounced forward, pressing into the brunette’s body as Hana’s body shoved forward. Hana could feel a burning in her body, radiating from her back as her toned shoulder blades would grind together.

In the end, as sweat began to form on Hana’s smooth body, she managed to succeed! Dominantly, the redhead threw her opponent back, winning the contest and leaving poor Sumiko draped across the ropes. Hana took deep breaths, her bikini straining to contain her as she looked the sympathetic girl up and down. Hana didn’t say anything as Sumiko pulled herself up, watching the young powerhouse pull her quivering body off the mat. Hana didn’t want to talk trash to her friend, but more importantly she wanted to study the younger girl’s body, to see how much that effort had taken out of her.

Sumiko seemed to be relying on the ropes to get up, looking a bit tired. Both women had put everything they had into that contest, it seemed, and now Sumiko looked like she was paying for it. Hana squared her shoulders and blew a lock of red hair out of her face. This was an opening, and Hana needed to take it. Even if this was a spar, she knew it would be disrespectful to her friend to simply go easy on her!

Hana stepped in and reached out for Sumiko. Clasping her hand around her wrist, Hana locked her grip around Sumiko’s waist and pulled her back off the ropes, and toward the center of the ring. Hana was flush against her opponent, their firm bodies leaving no air between them.

“Hnnngh!” Hana grunted as she hoisted Sumiko up into the air, her shoulders again flexing as she pulled her opponent’s body up and took a couple of staggered steps back. Hana squeezed with all her might, compressing Sumiko’s strong body just beneath the ribs. With the girl hoisted so high, Hana leaned back a bit to support her weight, and let gravity do much of the work of punishing Sumiko’s frame in the hold. Hana’s face was buried between Sumiko’s breasts, the warm skin hugging her face and causing her to sweat a bit more. Hana buried herself in there, however, since it meant she wouldn’t have to see Sumiko’s expression as she put her through this rough submission hold!

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Hana's scantily clad frame glistened with beads of sweat as she gave it her all and pushed forward to triumph in her test of strength with Sumiko! Harada seemed to be in good form, carrying herself with more conviction and strength than she had in their previous bout! The experience shocked Sumiko! Her eyes widened as she came to the bittersweet realization that this was everything she had asked for and that she may indeed have bitten off a little more than she could chew! The thought excited the petite brunette wrestler! She could finally test her notable physical and athletic talents against a stronger foe! But right now, she'd have to scramble up to her feet to meet Hana as an equal!

Sweat dripped from her brow as Sumiko huffed and puffed to catch her breath. Her black croptop rode up as she slowly pulled herself up on the ropes in the corner. Dreamer proceeded to do just that. And she reached a vertical base just in time for Hana to snatch her up! The bodybuilding beauty effortlessly hoisted a staggered, tired Sumiko off her feet and away from the corner, wisely putting distance between them and the ropes to make life harder for the once-favored lightweight! Sumiko winced with one eye open as she was secured in the hold. She looked down at Hana. The reluctance to fight was indeed conveyed in her opponents facial expression. But her drive and her fire, her body language and stance all exuded the confidence and ability that Sumiko had tried to bring out of the girl from the beginning. She'd crack a half smile and even let out a soft "S-Sugoi....." While placing a hand on Hana's squared, tensed shoulder.

Sumiko realized she was in a tight spot, but she couldn't help but admire Harada a bit for her growth and talent. While strung up in this bearhug submission hold, Sumiko's tight, compact frame began to give way to Hana's own! It only took a few seconds for her breathless words to turn into the occasional pained grunt. After several seconds, Hana's strategy of capitalizing in the opening she saw began to pay off! Sumiko's back would arch as she was forced to lean backwards, inadvertently subjecting herself to the full might of the redhead's strong, sweaty, oppressive embrace! Sumiko's brown hair obscured her face as her arms fell. The air left her lungs! In an unexpected twist, it seemed that Hana was the one that had Sumiko's number! Random passerbys at the gym who recognized both women looked on in amazement as Hana really showed her stuff and took it to Sumiko! It almost seemed like the lightweight could be done then and there. But she perished the thought when she struggled to utter four simple words loid enough for Hana to hear from within the confines of her small, shapely bosom.

"I....I don't...give up!" Sumiko managed to utter, just barely. "I can still...win" She said, balling her fist. It was a brave gesture but there was little she was able to offer in the realm of escaping this hug!

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Hana was pushing herself to her limits in this contest of strength. The younger girl, Sumiko, was an amazing talent, and had challenged Hana every time they locked up. Hana’s power was considerable, but as she strained her body against Sumiko, she could feel the burning in every muscle. Sumiko always seemed to push her, bring her body to her limits, and Hana wanted nothing more than to rise to that challenge!

Winning the contest of strength against the petite girl was one thing, even if it was one of the most intense wrestling contests Hana had faced yet. She still had a full spar to win! Digging deep, Hana ignored the ache in her body and scooped the smaller girl up in a bearhug! Hana’s body quivered as she poured on the pressure. Hana’s muscular body would grind against Sumiko, leaving no air between the sweat-sheened, heated young women. Hana wanted to squeeze the air out of Sumiko, grind her down, keep her from getting an upper hand. Feeling Sumiko hang in there, however, Hana began to worry.

“Wh-huh?” Hana gasped when she felt Sumiko tap her shoulder. The redhead blushed brightly, her cheeks burning like her muscles. Her shoulders tensed more, riding up toward her ears as she bunched up a little bit. Hana tried to squeeze even harder, her toned body hugging Sumiko tighter. Hana had made an impressive display so far, feeling more confident as things had gone on, reaching a level of aggression that she didn’t usually reach, all thanks to Sumiko’s prompting. However, the longer this contest took, the more that Hana had to exert herself, that confidence started to falter. This was a spar, and not a real match, but Hana had to treat it as real. Otherwise, where would she be?

“Nngh,” Hana grunted, as she pressed her powerful figure into he lightweight, “I-I … don’t wanna … hurt you!” Hana moaned the words, feeling her own body start to struggle to take in air. However, Sumiko wasn’t giving up. Hana wanted nothing more than to hear the words come from her throat, but she got something else instead. Instead, Sumiko uttered a message of defiance, even lifted a fist to the air to show she wasn’t done yet!

“Aarrrgh,” Hana moaned, gasping as she released the bearhug and staggered back a bit. Her shoulders had tensed to the point that maintaining the hold was hurting, and her lower back had even started to ache. All that effort, and Sumiko was hanging in there! Hana panted, her breasts heaving in her tiny bikini, and she wiped sweat (and possibly some tears) from her face.

Hana looked at Sumiko with disbelief, staggering back a couple of steps. She had no idea if the poor girl would still be standing after all that, Hana was more worried about herself. “D-dammit,” Hana rasped, “why can’t I just seal the deal? C’mon, Hana, finish her!” Hana took a moment to stare at her trembling legs, cursing herself for failing to end the spar right then and there. What kind of ‘powerhouse’ couldn’t even get a lightweight to tap? Doubts were creeping in, and Hana’s brow furrowed. She couldn’t give up, even with her body heaving and aching, but it had taken everything she had to defeat Sumiko on that beach. Could she repeat that feat?

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Hana's range of emotions was certainly captivating. In the face of Sumiko's raw resiliency, she experienced empathy and compassion for the lightweight lass' predicament. What Sumiko lacked in technical skills or resourcefulness compared to other girls of her size, she made up for in stubbornness and physical ability. And as she clung to life in the bikini-clad bodybuilder's embrace, and lasted long enough a finally have Hana release her in favor of changing up her choice of moves or strategy, Hana began to experience frustration. She wanted aloud about her difficulties with sealing the deal. Sumiko fell onto her feet. After staggering back just a step, the petite brunette fell back onto her butt. She slid her palms behind her back to keep herself up as she winced and gasped to replenish the air in her lungs. Most girls in higher weight classes could make most defenseless lightweights tap. And although Sumiko knew that she wasn't just any lightweight, she understood that issue all too well. More often than not, she'd incur this frustration in other wrestlers simply by hanging on like she is now!

"Every....." Sumiko's labored breathing interrupted her words. "Every serious wrestler....has that problem....at some point!" Every serious wrestler, Dreamer asserted. Every serious wrestler. Sumiko needed a moment but she'd lean forward, slowly finding her way to all fours before pushing herself up.

"This your first time?" The brunette lightweight would tease with a smile on her face. She had assumed that this frustration was new to Hana. And her way of helping Harada deal with it was to focus on it as a milestone rather than just another hurdle. After all, how often had Hana found herself teetering upon victory and trying to seal the deal in her recent matches? This was progress, not a hindrance!

Sumiko would wipe the sweat from her brow before trying to assert just that! If left uninterrupted, she'd extend her arm out to her side and charge forward. Her bare feet pitterpattered against the mats of the gym ring as she drew near. Her movements, decisive yet telegraphed. Sumiko would lunge forward with clear intentions of nailing Hana with a Clothesline square across the chest!

"Don't lose focus on me, now!" Dreamer would roar as she built up whatever speed she could. Sumiko was great at putting on a brave face. But her fatigue was evident. Her normally nimble and decisive movements changed to heavy paces and a wide swing! Between exerting herself fully in the Test of Strength and getting some of the life squeezed out of her, Sumiko wasn't in good form. She could only bank on Hana feeling overwhelmed enough to not notice and take advantage. Though despite the odds, Sumiko couldn't be happier to see any amount of progress and confidence from her newfound rival. And deep down, she hoped to see much, much more!

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Hana sighed as she released Sumiko. The sparring match was far from over, and the bodybuilder had been dominating for a good portion of it, but she still couldn’t help but feel somewhat defeated. Hana tried to shake it off, but her failure to put Sumiko away when she had the chance nagged at her. Hana rolled her shoulders, standing on shaky legs, trying to get her strength back and regroup- physically, and emotionally.

Hana lifted her head up, biting back any other comments or expressions of disappointment. Biting her lip, Hana watched Sumiko get up, and readied herself for the next exchange. Hana flexed as Sumiko smiled at her, trying to show off a little, sure, but also remind herself that her failure didn’t mean anything. Hana was still a powerhouse, she still had a strong body, more than capable of winning this match! She just had to focus!

Focus, however, proved difficult. As Hana raised her head, Sumiko would come barreling in at her with a wild clothesline! Hana had just seconds to react, to try and counter or stop Sumiko or avoid the blow. Instead, in a flash decision, Hana made another choice- she wanted to take it! Hana arched her back, presenting her chest, ready to try and absorb the blow. Part of Hana wanted to see how well she could take it. Part of her wanted to see what Sumiko was in shape to dish out, after her ordeal.

“HHGGNNN!” Hana grunted as Sumiko’s powerful arm slammed into her chest. Hana’s bust was squished beneath the impact of the blow, and the grunt drove some air out of her chest. Hana staggered back, bust jiggling as she stepped backward. The blow staggered her, but Hana would do her best not to give up completely.

Instead of going down, Hana braced on her feet and felt her toes dig into the gym mats. Flexing her legs, Hana reached out with her arm. The redheaded bodybuilder flexed her perfectly round glutes, then twisted from the hip as she threw a blow of her own. A lariat, trying to drive into the lightweight’s chest. Hana wanted another contest, to try and answer Sumiko blow for blow, but she wasn’t heeding the girl’s advice. Hana was throwing wildly, not focused on her opponent at all, but on her own body, her own aching pride. Hana’s swing was wide and wild, the redhead stepping forward as she lunged into it, thinking only of getting back on the offensive. Her failure to make Sumiko submit still played in her head, and Hana wanted to make up for that more than anything else. Hana seemed to be in competition with herself, throwing the lariat with wild abandon for what her opponent might do about it, or how Sumiko would answer such an attack.